Safety Information - Beta 1760DGT Manual De Instrucciones

AUTOMOTIVE DIGITAL MULTIMETER
MOD. 1760DGT

SAFETY INFORMATION

The following safety information must be observed to insure maximum personal safety during
the operation of this meter:
• Do not use the meter if the meter or test leads look damaged, or if you suspect that the meter is
not operating properly.
• Never ground yourself when taking electrical measurements. Do not touch exposed metal
pipes, outlets, fixtures, etc., which might be at ground potential. Keep your body isolated from
ground by using dry clothing, rubber shoes, rubber mats, or any approved insulating material.
• Turn off power to the circuit under test before cutting, unsoldering, or breaking the circuit. Small
amounts of current can be dangerous.
• Use caution when working above 60V DC or 30V AC rms such voltages pose a shock hazard.
• When using the probes, keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the probes.
• Measuring voltage which exceeds the limits of the multimeter may damage the meter and expose
the operator to a shock hazard. Always recognize the meter voltage limits as stated on the front
of the meter.
• Never apply voltage or current to the meter that exceeds the specified maximum:
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